PRIV’s First Software Update Is Now Live For AT&T

BlackBerry wasn't joking when they said they'd be taking the security of the PRIV wholeheartedly. Effective this morning, user who purchased their PRIV through AT&T can download the first maintenance release from their beloved Android-powered device. The update brings several productivity and security improvements, but heed warning: You'll want to use Wi-Fi to download this 475 MB update!

Be sure to also keep an eye out for coming updates to BlackBerry’s Android apps: Blackberry Keyboard,Blackberry Hub, Blackberry Camera, and DTEK by BlackBerry. The latest version of each will be available through the Google Play Store on December 14. The improvements include:

Camera: Great new filters to engage your artistic side

Keyboard: Increased language support and emojis added to predictive typing

Hub & Contacts: Now includes WhatsApp

DTEK by BlackBerry: More notification options to alert you when apps use your info

When the update becomes available for your PRIV, applying it is both free and easy to do:

Connect to a Wi-Fi network before downloading the update, in order to avoid unnecessary data charges.

Look for the update alert in your phone’s notifications tray. You can also check for software updates by going to Settings -> About -> System Updates and tapping the “Check for Updates” button.

Choose to apply the update, and it will download in the background. You can continue to use your PRIV while it does so.